6. Innsbruck, Austria |
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Coveted by empires and republics throughout its history, Innsbruck was the seat of the imperial court of Maximilian I by the end of the 15th century. Trams make getting around the city quick, efficient and cheap. Explore the Tyrolean capital's history at Archduke Ferdinand II's 10th-century Schloss Ambras, the Tyrolean Folk Art Museum, the grand 15th-century Imperial Palace and Maximilian I's famous Golden Roof. One of Europe's most idyllic cities, Innsbruck is nestled in the heart of the Alps.
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7. Stockholm, Sweden |
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Built on 14 islands, Stockholm is a fascinating, compact city. The Old Town, Gamla Stan, is a warren of narrow streets with 750 years of history. Fast forward and trendsetting island Södermalm is a hotbed of fashion, youth culture and entertainment. A National City Park, leafy Djurgården is a short walk from the inner city. The Nobel Prize's hometown offers sites from Vasa Museum, with its 1628 warship, to Skansen Open-Air Museum, where a zoo, festivals and 150 historic buildings inform and entertain.
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